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VESDA-E Remote Accessories Product Guide
February 2024
Doc. No. 37188_A3
Part No. AD37188-002

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  • Page 1 VESDA-E Remote Accessories Product Guide February 2024 Doc. No. 37188_A3 Part No. AD37188-002...

  • Page 3: General Warning

    You acknowledge that you have not relied on any oral or written information, representation or advice given by or on behalf of Xtralis or its representatives.

  • Page 4: Document Conventions

    It also provides installation specifications, configuration, cabling and powering up the VESDA-E Remote Accessories. The VESDA-E Remote Accessories Product Guide is written for everyone who are involved with the design specifications, maintenance and purchase of VESDA-E Remote Accessories systems. It is assumed that anyone using this product has the knowledge and appropriate certification from local fire and electrical authorities.
  • Page 5 VESDA-E VESDA-E Remote Accessories Product Guide Codes and Standards Information for Air Sampling Smoke Detection We strongly recommend that this document is read in conjunction with the appropriate local codes and standards for smoke detection and electrical connections. This document contains generic product information, and some sections may not comply with all local codes and standards.
  • Page 6 Panel must not be set less sensitive than 0.625%/ft as determined by ASPIRE software. The detector can send this signal via the Fire Alarm Panel Output signal or the Pre-alarm output signal. Product Listings Regional approvals listings and regulatory compliance vary between product models. Refer to www.xtralis.com for the latest product approvals matrix. Document: 37188_A3 Part Number: AD37188-002 www.xtralis.com...
  • Page 7 Access to PCs on which Xtralis VSC or VSM configuration software and system configuration information are installed must be restricted to authorized persons if saved passwords are used. Xtralis PC software such as VSC or VSM, must only be installed on PCs with current active Windows support from Microsoft.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Mounting options for VESDA-E 19" Sub-Rack Remote Box Option 1: Installing VESDA-E 19" Sub-Rack Remote unit onto a 19" Server Rack Option 2: Installing VESDA-E 19" Sub-Rack Remote Unit into a 2 and 5 glazed boxes Option 3: Installing VESDA-E 19" Sub-Rack Remote Unit onto Panel/Din Rail...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    The VESDA-E Remote Accessories are designed to provide remote access for VESDA-E detectors. The Remote Accessories extend the display and relay capabilities of the VESDA-E detector allowing for greater flexibility and connectivity with your VESDA smoke detectors. The remote mounting option is normally exercised where there is a need to monitor and/or manage a stand-alone detector or one connected to VESDAnet, from a remote location.

  • Page 10: Features

    19" Sub-Rack VEK-0000 Features Remote indication of Fire, Faults, and status USB and Ethernet option for configuration of VESDA-E Remote Accessory and other devices connected in VESDAnet loop through VSC 3.5” colour touch screen Seven or Twelve relay options VESDA-E stand alone remote box achieves IP40 rated solid Ingress Protection Wall mount and 19"...

  • Page 11: Product Information

    VESDA-E Remote Accessories are designed to mirror the information from a single VESDA-E detector on the VESDAnet loop. Up to 20 VESDA-E Remote Accessories can be mapped to a single detector but only one detector can be mapped to a VESDA-E Remote Accessory.

  • Page 12: Vesda-E Remote Display Baseline (Box With Display)

    The VESDA-E Remote Display Baseline for the VESDA-E Remote Accessories is designed with a 3.5" display support and LED indications of Fire, Fault and status of VESDA-E Detectors. The unit can remotely acknowledge or reset events via the Reset button. The Front Fascia has a USB port that can allow the remote configuration of VESDA-E detectors via the VESDAnet.
  • Page 13 VESDA-E VESDA-E Remote Accessories Product Guide Figure 2-5: Main Screen The accessory touch screen display is replicated from VESDA-E detector. Refer to the detector product guide for detailed information. www.xtralis.com...

  • Page 14: Vesda-E Remote Relay Baseline (Box Without A Display)

    The relay units mapped to a detector can offer expansive relay options allowing users to extend additional relay configurations for the detector it is mapped to. The VESDA-E Remote Relay is used when there is a requirement for reporting and/or triggering an external device, such as a fire alarm control panel or Fire system device located away from the detector.

  • Page 15: Vesda-E Remote Access Point (Ethernet Connection)

    A30. The Ethernet port is used for configuration and/or monitoring purposes. It enables direct or routed network connection between the detector and a PC or laptop installed with VSC/VSM. Use a standard Ethernet cable when connecting the VESDA-E Remote Accessory to a network switch, router or directly to a PC or laptop.

  • Page 16: Communication Ports

    VESDA-E Communication Ports Most of the user operations are performed using software installed on a PC connected to the VESDA-E Remote Accessory via one of the physical communication ports (USB or Ethernet). The VESDA-E Remote Accessories support USB as a standard for all variants, and Ethernet for VER-A30 and VEK-A30 variants.
  • Page 17 VESDA-E Remote Accessory and a PC or laptop installed with Xtralis VSC/VSM. Use a standard Ethernet cable when connecting the VESDA-E Remote Accessory to a network switch, router or directly to a PC or laptop. Ethernet port can be accessed by opening the Front Fascia in VER-A30 and at the rear side of VEK-A30 as shown in Figure 2-9.

  • Page 18: Vesdanet

    It is recommended that RS 485 (Belden 9841 - 120 Ohm) twisted pair cables be used for including the devices in the network. The network cables are terminated at the VESDAnet A and B Terminals. Cabling from one VESDA-E device is brought into the detector at one terminal and looped out to another device on VESDAnet from the other terminal.

  • Page 19: Specifications

    VESDA-E VESDA-E Remote Accessories Product Guide Specifications Table 2-1: VESDA-E Remote Accessories Specifications Specification Value Supply Voltage 18 to 30 VDC (24 VDC Nominal) Power Consumption VER-A10-0 VER-A10-7 VER-A10-12 VER-A30 VER-A40-7 VER-A40-12 VEK-A10-0 VEK-A10-7 VEK-A10-12 VEK-A30 VEK-A40-7 VEK-A40-12 Max Power 2.112 W 3.35 W...

  • Page 20: Installation

    VESDA-E Remote Accessories Product Guide Installation VESDA-E Remote Box The VESDA-E Remote Box offers the option to mount modules as standalone units. The remote mounting option is used to monitor and/or manage a standalone detector, from a remote location. Table 3-1: VESDA-E Remote Box SKUs...

  • Page 21: Status Leds

    This LED blinks for firmware update and flashes once every Upgrade two seconds. Power The POWER LED illuminates when the Remote Box is powered up. Note: The LEDs are tested during the power up cycle. To manually test the LEDs, use Xtralis VSC. www.xtralis.com...
  • Page 22 Mounting a VESDA-E Remote Box The VESDA-E Remote Box can be mounted on any flat wall surface. The standalone unit is designed with two mounting options (Normal or Inverted) with flexible wire cable options as shown in Figure 3-3. For more information on the inverted mounting orientation VESDA-E Remote Box , refer to section Inverted Mounting.
  • Page 23 Depending on cable entry requirements, VESDA-E Remote Box can be installed in an inverted position. For Inverted mounting, rotate the VESDA-E Remote Box by 180 degrees to match the four mounting holes while fixing the unit to the flat surface. However the Front Fascia can still be assembled in upright same as normal orientation as shown in Figure 3-5.
  • Page 24 VESDA-E VESDA-E Remote Accessories Product Guide Figure 3-5: VESDA-E Remote Box Inverted Mounting Figure 3-6: Remote Back Box Terminal Label Orientation www.xtralis.com...
  • Page 25 VESDA-E Remote Accessories Product Guide VESDA-E 3.1.4 Socket Locations Normal orientation Inverted orientation PWR OUT PWR IN VESDAnet B VESDAnet A VER -12 Relay VER -7 Relay Figure 3-7: Socket Locations Legend Power Relays Power Out 12 Relays 7 Relays Power In...
  • Page 26 2. Make sure to pull in 76-102 mm (3-4") of the cable length before fitting the conduit pipe (E) onto the cable glands on the Remote Back Box. 3. VESDA-E Remote Box can be powered with an external 24 VDC Power Supply (compliant with local codes and standards) / VESDA-E detector via designated POWER IN socket.
  • Page 27 Attention : Faire fonctionner le VESDA-E Remote Box lorsque la tension d'alimentation CC se trouve en dehors de la plage de tension spécifiée peut provoquer des dommages aux composants internes. Pour plus d'informations, reportez-vous à la section 1 pour connaître les spécifications du produit.

  • Page 28: Vesda-E 19" Sub-Rack Remote Unit

    Each VESDA-E Sub-Rack Remote Box (VEK Model) is ordered independently and connected to a 19" Sub-Rack using the installation information within section 3.2.2. The dimensions of the VESDA-E Sub-Rack Remote Box are: 105 mm x 128 mm x 109.6 mm (4.1" x 5.0" x 4.3") (WHD).
  • Page 29 3.2.1 Product information The field assembled VESDA-E 19" Sub-Rack Remote Unit comes in two sub-assemblies during field installation. The VESDA-E Sub-Rack Remote Box (A) houses the Communication and Remote Termination cards along with its Display/User Interface which will be mounted on the 19" Sub-Rack (B).
  • Page 30 VESDA-E Sub-Rack Remote Boxes to be used for commissioning. Caution: Do not open the Front Fascia of the VESDA-E Sub-Rack Remote Box in any case, without supervision from Xtralis approved field engineers to avoid any hardware/device failure in field.
  • Page 31 VESDA-E Remote Accessories Product Guide VESDA-E A total of four combinations of VESDA-E Sub-Rack Remote Box can be plug-n-play mounted on a 19" Sub- Rack which makes this a modular connected design. The front section of the 19" Sub-Rack houses the VESDA-E Sub-Rack Remote Box.
  • Page 32 3.2.2 Assembling a VESDA-E 19" Sub-Rack Remote Unit VESDA-E Sub-Rack Remote Box can be plug-n-play mounted on a 19" Sub-Rack as shown below: Note: Make sure you have access to rear side of the 19" Sub-Rack assuming that the mounting plan for 19"...
  • Page 33 Note: The VESDA-E 19" Sub-Rack Remote Unit will not operate if the power supply polarity is reversed. 2. Use the designated PWR OUT socket to connect up to three VESDA-E 19" Sub-Rack Remote Units in a daisy chained manner for vertical stack mounting to the PWR IN socket on each subsequent VESDA-E 19"...
  • Page 34 Figure 3-19: An example of 19" Sub-Rack with Jumper card Up to four VESDA-E Sub-Rack Remote Boxes can be mounted on a 19" Sub-Rack. When less than four VESDA-E Sub-Rack Remote Boxes are mounted, the user shall install a VEK-0 Sub-Rack Blank Box along with a jumper card in an unused space/empty slots to bridge the void as shown in Figure 3-19.
  • Page 35 Front Fascia (A) and carefully remove the Jumper card by pulling it. 2. Access the rear side of VESDA-E 19" Sub-Rack Remote Box (B) and remove four screws (C) of the VEK-0, Sub-Rack Blank Back Box (D) as shown in Figure 3-20.
  • Page 36 Box from the VESDA-E 19" Sub-Rack Remote Unit. This can be done as shown in Figure 3-21. First, ensure that you have access to the rear side of the VESDA-E 19" Sub-Rack Remote Box to remove it from the mounting position on panel/Rack/Din Rail Mount Enclosure.

  • Page 37: Power Connections

    VESDA-E Power Connections The power terminals on the VESDA-E Remote Accessories shall be connected to a 24 VDC power supply. The four power terminals enable power to be brought to the remote termination card via a single wire pair and looped out to another device via another wire pair.

  • Page 38: Mounting Options For Vesda-E 19" Sub-Rack Remote Box

    The 19" Sub-Rack is secured by bolts to a Standard 3U Sub-Rack system. If the 19" Sub-Rack is to be mounted onto a wall, first fasten the optional wall mounting bracket to the wall and then install the VESDA-E 19" Sub-Rack Remote unit onto the wall mounting bracket.
  • Page 39 It's recommended to use a 3.5" D type center handle or 1.5" H rack handle for ease of assembling / dissembling of 19" Sub-Rack Remote Unit from the Server Rack which is also helpful in pulling out the 19" Sub-Rack Remote Box to access the rear screws on the individual VESDA-E Sub-Rack Remote Boxes for removal/replacement purposes.

  • Page 40: Option 2: Installing Vesda-E 19" Sub-Rack Remote Unit Into A 2 And 5 Glazed Boxes

    25mm (1") in case handle is removed if space restrictions apply for the glass door closure. Hold the VESDA-E 19" Sub-Rack Remote Unit (A) and insert from front side in on the Panel/hinge door (C) cut-out position to match the 4 mount holes (B) on panel/Hinge door (C) for bolting with screws (D) (4Nos, up to Hex/Pan head Ø...

  • Page 41: Option 3: Installing Vesda-E 19" Sub-Rack Remote Unit Onto Panel/Din Rail Mount Enclosure

    (1") in case handle is removed. If space restrictions apply for the glass door closure make sure to leave sufficient space of 50-65 mm (2-2.5") at rear side of VESDA-E 19" Sub-Rack Remote Unit (A) for routing of rear cabling access in the enclosure.

  • Page 42: Configuration

    Permanent connection for secondary monitoring shall be through Ethernet only. Figure 5-1: USB TYPE-B Port Connection Refer to the detector product guide for connecting VSC tool to the detector or VESDA-E Remote Accessory over USB, Ethernet or VESDAnet. Commands The following commands can be executed from the accessory via buttons or using the Xtralis VSC software Table 5-1: Accessory Commands...

  • Page 43: Configuration Options

    VESDA-E Remote Accessories Product Guide VESDA-E Configuration Options The VESDA-E Remote Accessory can be configured using the Xtralis VSC software. The following sections describe the configuration options available in Xtralis VSC software. 5.2.1 General Options The general options are to set basic identification information of the VESDA-E Remote Accessory.
  • Page 44 Loop Open Ended on This Device: This should be checked if the network has been wired so either VESDAnet port A or VESDAnet B is not connected on this detector. (Xtralis recommends that VESDAnet ports A and B are always connected so this option should normally not be checked).

  • Page 45: Ethernet Options

    Ethernet Enabled: Tick to enable Ethernet for use. Dynamic IP Address Configuration Automatically obtain IP Address: Selects whether the VESDA-E Remote Accessory uses a static IP address or automatically obtains an address from a DHCP server available on the building network. If this option is selected, the IP address, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway fields are disabled.

  • Page 46: Security Options

    Ethernet connection idle timeout (hours): Ethernet connections will be dropped after no activity from the user on Xtralis VSC on the connection for this period. The user can also choose the option of no timeout. This option is available only for Ancillary Access point.

  • Page 47: Relays

    Section 5.3.1 describes how to configure the relay behavior using Xtralis VSC. Fire 1 Relay If a VESDA-E Remote Accessory relay is to be used to signal fire alarm to the Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) then the Fire 1 relay must be used.

  • Page 48: Relay Options

    In addition, each relay can be configured Normally Energized or Normally De-Energized. VESDA-E VEP/VEU Custom Relay View Figure 5-6 and Figure 5-7 depict the Relay Conditions for 7 and 12 Relays configuration for VESDA-E Remote Accessories. Figure 5-6: Relay Conditions (VEP/VEU example) - 7 Relays...
  • Page 49 VESDA-E VESDA-E VES Custom Relay View For configuration of relays for VES detectors that are mapped to VESDA-E Remote Accessories with relay solutions, users have the option to customize relays across each of the different sectors that VES offers. Figure 5-7: Relay Conditions – 12 Relays...

  • Page 50: Troubleshooting And Maintenance

    The Xtralis VSC Online Help contains descriptions of each fault and recommended corrective actions. Troubleshooting with the Front Panel Display The main screen of the VESDA-E Remote Accessory with display features a range of fault indicators. When a fault is generated, the respective indicator will illuminate. Table 6-1: Fault Indicators...

  • Page 51: Firmware Upgrade

    Xtralis. To start the firmware upgrade of the VESDA-E Accessory, plug the USB stick with firmware upgrade package to the USB port and press the Firmware Upgrade Switch for 10 seconds as shown in Figure 2-6. The status of firmware upgrade is indicated by the Firmware Upgrade LED as shown in Figure 2-5 for Remote Display and figure 2-9 for Remote Relay Baseline.
  • Page 52 The color of the firmware upgrade LED will change back to Green on firmware upgrade completion. Check the firmware version using Xtralis VSC tool to confirm the new version is upgraded successfully.
  • Page 53 Part No. AD37188-002 without the express prior written consent of Xtralis. Installation information: In order to ensure full functionality, February 2024 refer to the installation instructions as supplied. © Xtralis...

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